Two Acres of Land (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1953, Two Acres of Land is a drama and music film directed by Bimal Roy, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. An impoverished man and his young son travel to Calcutta and look for work, in order to make money that'll save their ancestral land from being seized by a corporation.
Who’s in it. Two Acres of Land stars Balraj Sahni as Shambhu Maheto, Nirupa Roy as Parvati Maheto, Nana Palsikar as Dhangu Maheto and Rattan Kumar as Kanhaiya Maheto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Two Acres of Land sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Acres of Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Acres of Land tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Acres of Land (1953)?
- In US, Two Acres of Land is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Two Acres of Land worth watching?
- Two Acres of Land holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Two Acres of Land?
- Two Acres of Land stars Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, Nana Palsikar, Rattan Kumar and Meena Kumari.
- When was Two Acres of Land released?
- Two Acres of Land was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.